Skaterdater (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1966, Skaterdater is a drama and romance film directed by Noel Black, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells a story with no dialogue. The group of boy skaters are suddenly at a point when one of the boys sees a young girl, and becomes interested in her. This causes a rift with the other boys, who challenges him to a skating duel that goes down a hilly street. The young boy loses. However, he gets the girl, and shortly, a few other girls are seen and become interested in the boys, too. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who’s in it. Skaterdater stars Michael Mel, Melissa Mallory as Bicycle Girl, Gregg Carroll and Bill McKaig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Skaterdater has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skaterdater page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skaterdater tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skaterdater (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Skaterdater change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Skaterdater worth watching?
- Skaterdater holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Skaterdater?
- Skaterdater stars Michael Mel, Melissa Mallory, Gregg Carroll, Bill McKaig and Gary Jennings.